xvire

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   by xvire 8y ago

   I don't assume anything. I just point out, that cost of self-education is indeed huge, if you measure it in profits not received from performing some labor. However, its 'price' would still be on par with being completely idl
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   by xvire 8y ago

   Learning costs is only marginally higher than the cost of idleness.
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   by xvire 8y ago

   Yes, wars, fueled by cultural differences are not great, but god save us from boredom.
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   by xvire 9y ago

   Yes, but stocks/bonds is basically giving money to companies so they can do useful stuff with them. So, they are still in the economy.